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Available online at www.benpres-holdings.com Christmas greetings from OML, MML and EL3 ...p. 5
Int’l banks show Lopez Group reiterates CSR commitment support for First at Clinton Global Initiative Meeting
Gen, First Gas...p. 3 CHAIRMAN Oscar M. Lopez (OML) reiterated the Chairman Lopez and daughter Rina Lopez Group’s commitment to pursue corporate social receive the CGI Certificate of responsibility (CSR) projects that will improve the lives Acknowledgment presented by former of the marginalized, especially in causes for the environ- US President Clinton to Knowledge ment and education. Channel. He announced twin donations worth almost P420 million as the group’s “Commitment to Action” during the first Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Asia Meeting in Hong Kong in early December. At the same time, the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) headed by Rina Lopez-Bautista was one of the six models of commitments presented by former US President Bill Clinton at the closing ceremonies of the CGI meet. Knowledge Channel received the highest commenda- tions from the former US President for its pioneering efforts to provide poor and marginalized but bright chil- dren in far-flung areas in the country free access to com- puter/Internet education. Clinton said the KCFI program should be replicated elsewhere in the world. “I would like to compliment them for what they’re doing A look back at 2008…p. 5 and for others to replicate this in their countries,” he said.
Turn to page 7 PHOTO: ROSAN CRUZ ABS-CBN goes beyond TV WHO would have thought, back in Only a year later, in 1958, ABS- the mid-1950s, that a couple of fledg- CBN rolled out what would be the ing radio stations and a TV network first of many innovations under Don under the leadership of a man not Ening and his son Eugenio “Geny” yet 30 years old would grow into the Lopez Jr., then 28, who was tasked country’s largest media conglomerate? to run the company: the country’s ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. original noontime variety show, “Stu- has since metamorphosed into an dent Canteen,” and the first TV game information and media behemoth show, “What’s My Living?” offering a veritable smorgasbord of ey went on to give Philippine media connections: free TV, cable broadcasting a big push forward by TV, movie and music distribution, establishing the first provincial TV internet and mobile phone services, station in Cebu (1961) and airing magazines and radio. the first TV soap opera (1962), first world by changing its corporate name Under the ownership of Don Eu- colored TV broadcast (1966), and to ABS-CBN Corporation. genio “Ening” H. Lopez, the former the first marathon election coverage To drive this message home, Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) as (1967), among other firsts. ABS-CBN is now airing a TV spot the company was known when he pur- Brave new world that depicts the company’s vision chased it from the original owners in Now, 55 years later, the company beyond television. e plug was cre- A ‘Kapamilya’-style 1957 has blazed countless trails; the new has seen it fit to emphasize the fact ated by the Creative Communication owner merged ABS with his Chronicle that it has gone beyond TV and be- Management Division under Robert Christmas…p. 14 Broadcasting Network (CBN). yond the old borders to a brave new Turn to page 8 Lopezlink Dec. '08-Jan. '09 Lopezlink Dec. '08-Jan. '09 Jan. 2008-Sept. 2008 Financial Results Q3 2007 financial performance Net income/(loss) attributable to TOTAL REVENUES Banked gas use lowers equity holders of the parent ‘Magnificent 8’ ABS-CBN nanatiling malakas 2007 2008 % change 2007 2008 % change generation charge +15 P281 M P1.201 B +9 UMARANGKADA ang 16% ang total expenses. probable losses na P2.52 bi- ABS-CBN P14.43 B P16.54 B shows support for THE use of “banked” gas prised 50% of its fuel con- +14 P2.676 B (P841 M) -131 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Ang earnings before inter- lyon sapagka’t nagastos na ito Benpres P14.512 B P16.540 B by Meralco’s two natural sumption in November. For -3 P5.606 B P2.249 B -60 Corp. noong unang siyam na est, taxes, depreciation and at naibayad sa mga generation EDC P14.081 B P13.653 B gas-fired plants was respon- First Gas San Lorenzo, the US$35.6 M -64 buwan ng taon upang magtala amortization (EBITDA) ng companies at dahil sa desisyon First Gen US$0.8 B US$1.3 B +64 US$99.1 M First Gas, First Gen sible for lowering by around number stands at 60%. The -107 ng net income attributable to ABS-CBN para sa Enero- ng ERC ay baka hindi na ito FPHC P44.6 B P64.8 B +45 P3.8 B (P272 M) 45 centavos the generation cost of banked gas is more a P155.89 B P140.47 B -10 P2.80 B P2.81 B* +0.4 EIGHT international banks He added that this is i equity holders na P1.201 bily- Setyembre 2008 ay lumaki ng masingil sa mga customers. Meralco s charge that will be reflected than 50% lower than the showed strong support for not the first time that First on, mula P1.104 bilyon. Halos 12% sa P4.433 bilyon. Itinuloy pa rin ng Meralco *After net effect of P2.52B provision for probable losses and P1.4B net over-recovery in transmission charges s A in the December bills of its cost of the high-priced natu- Meralco nagpupunyagi First Gas and First Gen Gas Power Corp. (FGPC) naabot na ng ABS-CBN ang ang pagpapatibay at pagpapa- customers. ral gas that was responsible during the signing ceremony achieved a significant finan- net income nito noong buong Sa gitna ng kabi-kabilang lawig ng serbisyo nito sa pama- fundraising exercises and is al- at power plant sa Northern Ne- laban sa dolyar. Kapwa may New z “Natural gas that was for the increase in the gen- for the closing of the $544- cial close amidst an adverse 2007 na P1.27 bilyon. pagsubok, kasama na ang pag- magitan ng capital expenditures ready on its way to normalizing gros; at mas mataas na royalty malalaking dollar-denominated contracted but not consumed eration charge for November million senior secured term financial environment. The Pumalo ng 15% ang con- urong ng Energy Regulatory (capex) sa halagang P4.94 bi- its financials,” sabi ni First Gen fees bunsod ng mas mataas na loans ang mga holding com- for a certain year is ‘banked’ 2008.” loan on Nov. 27, 2008. first was the closing of the solidated revenues na umabot Commission (ERC) sa imple- lyon, na mas mababa ng 3.8% sa chief finance officer Giles Puno. “deemed steam prices” para sa panies ng Lopez Group kaya for future use. Every year, In another development,
These eight interna- original $670-million debt PHOTO: Bi sa P16.540 bilyon dahil sa lakas mentasyon ng inaprubahan capex noong 9M07. Inaasahang Nanatiling matibay ang electricity plants sa Leyte at hindi naiwasan ang mga foreign after the contracted quanti- Meralco reminded the public tional banks are Bank of financing for the Sta. Rita ng sale of services bunsod ng nitong bagong electricity rates, tataas pa ang capex investments business ng First Gen at ang Mindanao I/II. exchange losses para sa unang ties are consumed, the natu- to keep away from power lines Tokyo Mitsubishi, Calyon, natural gas-fired plant in OML at BIG Awards Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML) pag-consolidate ng SkyCable nagpunyagi ang Meralco na ng Meralco dahil sa napipintong consolidated revenues nito Tumaas naman ang depre- siyam na buwan ng taon. ral gas plants start to utilize when installing Christmas KfW-IPEX Bank, ING, 1997 during the brink of the is honored in BizNews Asia’s 2008 Business Icons Gold (BIG) Awards bilang bahagi ng ABS-CBN at maglingkod sa customers at pagbalik ng mga self-generating noong 9M08 ay lumaki pa ng ciation at amortization dahil sa Kapwa naman tumaas ang as one of the Filipino entrepreneurs who have contributed “to the growth banked gas,” said Meralco lights or decorations. Safety Unicredit, Maybank, So- Asian crisis. ng patuloy na pagdami ng sub- gayundin sa shareholders. customers sa grid. 64.3% sa US$1.3 bilyon mula siyam na buwang amortization unaudited consolidated rev- of the country and become icons and inspirational symbols of success and vice president and utility and environment head engi- ciete Generale and Standard FRL said that despite the scribers ng ABS-CBN Global. Bagama’t bumaba ng 9.9% Tumaas ng 1.7% ang energy US$0.8 bilyon. Tumaas din ng intangible assets sa North- enues ng Benpres sa P16.540 corporate social responsibility.” Photo shows OML receiving his trophy economics head Ivanna dela neer Alfredo Ramos said that Chartered Bank. success of the gas plants and Bahagya lamang uman- ang total revenues ng Meralco sales noong 9M08, sa pangun- ng 76.2% ang income from ern Negros Geothermal Plant billion (+14%) at ng FPHC sa from Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the seventh anniversary Peña. among the common causes of Speaking for the eight as the power industry heads gat ang airtime revenues sa noong 9M08 sa P140.47 bilyon guna ng commercial (+3.8%) operations sa US$373 milyon. kumpara sa apat na buwang P64.8 bilyon (+45%) subali’t celebration of BizNews Asia, the country’s largest weekly business news “In the case of First Gas electricity-related fires during banks or the “Magnificent towards a competitive envi- P10.13 bilyon, o 3% na mas mula P155.89 bilyon, halos at industrial (+3.1%) custom- Gayunpaman, lubhang lumaki amortization nito noong 2007. nagtala ng net loss na P841 magazine, in Makati City. Sta. Rita, banked gas com- Christmas are overloading 8,” Colin Chen, senior vice ronment, First Gen intends mataas lamang sa P9.87 bily- pareho naman ang naging ers. Halata namang nagtitipid din ang interest expenses at Nanatiling malusog naman milyon ang Benpres at P272 due to “octopus connection” president, head of project to have a solid diverse plat- on noong 9M07. Kaya naman net income nito for the period ang mga residential customers financing charges sa US$141 ang 9M08 EBITDA ng EDC milyon ang FPHC. Ang re- for Christmas lights and finance, Bank of Tokyo- form capable of delivering ang bahagi ng sale of services sa P2.81 bilyon kumpara sa at bumaba ang energy sales sa milyon, o mas mataas ng 150% sa P8.5 bilyon, mas mataas ng sulta ay dahil sa pagbaba ng decors; bulbs and other light Mitsubishi UFG, said, combinations of great value EDC buys into First Gen Hydro sa total revenues ay umabot 9M07. Bumaba ng 10.1% ang kanila ng 2%. kumpara sa US$56.4 milyon 24.3% kaysa noong kaparehong halaga ng piso sa P47.05 bawat sources getting in contact Bumagal ngayon “The extent of the market offerings to consumers. na ng 36% sa first three quar- total expenses ng Meralco sa noong kaparehong panahon panahon noong isang taon. dolyar noong Setyembre 2008 ENERGY Development to push for the utilization of First Gen presently has a 60% with curtains or combustible Bayad para sa tollway turmoil is such that many Along with this, First ters ng 2008 kumpara sa 26% unang siyam na buwan mata- Bumaba ng 64.1% ang net noong isang taon. Ito ay dahil mula P41.28 noong Disyembre Corp. (EDC) is now major- renewable energy sources. stake in EDC, which it pur- Christmas decors; and leav- business tinanggap believe banks have stopped Gen will build a platform noong unang siyam na buwan pos bumaba ang purchased profits ng First Gen Corp. sa sa pagkakautang upang mabili 2007. Kumpara sa nakaraang ity owner of First Gen Hy- President and CEO Paul chased from the government ing Christmas lights on and lending, but the fact that that will align its strategic noong nakaraang taon. power cost ng 13.2%. US$35.6 milyon para sa first ang EDC, at ang pag-consoli- Noong Nobyembre 13, taon, lumakas pa ang piso sa dro Power Corp. (FGHPC) Aquino said EDC’s entry into in late 2007. unattended for long periods of we are here…says that’s not goals with what the coun- Sa patuloy na masusing Noong Setyembre 3, 2008, three quarters ng 2008 mula date ng interest expense ng mga tinanggap ng Benpres Hold- P45.04 bawat dolyar noong after shelling out P5.865 hydropower “complements At the time, the company time. true…The market is still try needs—indigenous and pagbabago ng mga proseso sa pinayagan lamang ng ERC US$99.1 milyon noong En- pagkakautang mismo ng EDC. ings Corp. ang P6.0 bilyon at Setyembre 2007 mula P49.03 billion for a 60% stake in the our portfolio and provides was solely focused on geo- Ramos advised against there. Closing projects with clean energy. pamamahala, bumaba ang pro- ang pagbawi ng Meralco ng ero hanggang Setyembre 2007. Pinalala pa ito ng pagbagsak ng ng First Philippine Holdings noong Disyembre 2006. company. EDC with vast opportunities thermal assets. In addition using Christmas lights with good sponsors and a con- FRL added that “the duction costs ng 6% at ang gen- P9.98 bilyon sa P12.68 bilyong Ang pagliit ng profits ay dahil halaga ng piso at ng pagtaas ng Corp. (FPHC) ang P6.2 bilyon Ang consolidated foreign The acquisition of FGH- for growth.” to its planned venture into frayed wires, and using indoor vincing economic rationale refinancing of Sta. Rita is eral at administrative expenses inabonohan ng Meralco para sa pagtaas ng interest at financ- halaga ng Japanese yen. mula sa Metro Pacific Invest- exchange loss ng Benpres ay PC, the operating company of Meanwhile, First Gen hydropower, EDC is also type lights and decors for will always attract this kind a crucial building block of (GAEX) ng 2%, bago isama ang sa generation cost noong Sety- ing costs matapos magdagdag Gayundin, humina ang net ments Corp. bilang kabayaran umabot sa P1.274 bilyon at the 112-megawatt Pantaban- Corp. is unloading 40% of its developing a wind farm of up outdoor purposes. Also, he of support from the banks.” that future and will enable gastusin ng SkyCable. Matapos embre 2006 hanggang Hunyo ng pagkakautang para sa pagbili profits ng EDC sa P2.2 bilyon, para sa kani-kaniyang interes ang sa FPHC naman ay P7.1 gan-Masiway hydro plants, stake in EDC to a group led to 86MW in Burgos, Ilocos added, purchase only lights Federico R. Lopez the company to build a plat- isama ang SkyCable expenses, 2007. Dahil dito, naglagay ang ng controlling stake sa Energy mas mababa ng 59.9% sa P5.6 sa negosyo ng tollroad. Binenta bilyon, kasama ang P6 bilyon is in line with EDC’s thrust by Marubeni Corp. of Japan. Norte. and electrical decorations ap- (FRL), First Gen president form of assets that is collec- umakyat ng 25% ang GAEX at Meralco ng provision for Development Corp. (EDC); bilyon noong unang siyam na ng dalawang holding compa- galing sa EDC. Lumaki din proved by the Bureau of Prod- and CEO, for his part, said, tively more powerful than its pagbayad ng income tax para buwan ng 2007.Bagama’t 3% nies noong Agosto 7 sa Metro ang finance charges ng FPHC uct Standards. Artificial trees “I know that the difficult cir- individual parts.” sa Santa Rita Power Plant da- lamang ang ibinaba ng total Pacific ang kanilang pag-aari sa P8.1 bilyon or halos doble ng must be labeled as fire-retar- cumstances, global and even In closing, FRL said, “to hil natapos na ang income tax revenues ng EDC sa P13.6 sa First Philippine Infrastruc- P4.2 bilyon noong 9M07 dahil MNTC, TMC sale completed dant, especially if they will domestic, that surrounded paraphrase Rudyard Kipling’s holiday para sa proyekto noong bilyon mula P14.1 bilyon, tum- ture Inc. (FPII), na siyang may sa mga bagong pagkakautang be decorated with Christmas the transaction, prompted immortal poem ‘If,’ we’d like THE Lopez Group’s toll- Corp. (FPHC) and Benpres lion for a total purchase price Mayo 2007; at mas mababang alon ng 55% ang operations hawak sa investment sa Manila ng kumpanya at ng First Gen, lights. many doubters to say that to thank all of you who were roads business has completely Holdings Corp. in August, of P12.262B. Of this amount, net income ng First Gen Hydro and maintenance expenses nito North Tollways Corp., ang kasama na rin ang mga pagka- Ramos said, “Being mind- this was a deal that wouldn’t part of this deal for having the changed hands with buyer is the parent company of P6.24B will go to FPHC, Power Corp. (FGHPC), na at ng 102% ang depreciation tagapangasiwa ng North Lu- kautang ng EDC. ful of electrical safety is a get done. That’s why to us, courage and audacity to ‘keep Metro Pacific Investments Manila North Tollways while P6.02B will go to Ben- siyang may ari ng 112-MW and amortization. zon Expressway. Sa parte naman ng Benpres, small price to pay for an acci- it was a time that required your head at a time when all Corp.’s completion of the Corp. (MNTC) and Toll- pres. Pantabangan/Masiway hydro- Tumaas ang operations ex- Hindi pa kasama sa financial lumaki ng 120% ang other dent-free season and can spell action to speak louder than others about you were los- purchase of First Philippine ways Management Corp. MPIC now owns a electric power plant complex. penses dahil sa mas malaking results para sa Enero hanggang income dahil sa P178 milyong the difference between joy and words. It was time to just ing theirs.’ We literally and Infrastructure Inc. (FPII) in (TMC). 99.8398% economic interest “Our lower net income gastusin para sa maintenance Setyembre 2008 ang kabayaran ganansiya mula sa pagkakaben- tragedy during the Christmas hunker down, focus and ex- figuratively owe you a lot and mid-November. MPIC shelled out P11.800 in FPII and effectively con- was expected considering the ng steamfields, power plants para sa FPII kaya nag-report ta ng Medical City noong Abril holidays.” (Meralco Corporate ecute what many were saying we won’t easily forget what FPII, which was sold by billion in cash and assumed trols 67.1% of MNTC and amount of debt we had to take at ibang geothermal facilities; pa rin ng net loss attributable 2008. Bukod dito, mayroon First Philippine Holdings advances worth P462.6 mil- 46% of TMC. Communication) on in acquiring a controlling pagtaas ng employee costs para to equity holders ang Benpres ding gains mula sa pag-buy was impossible.” you’ve done for us….” stake in EDC. First Gen is cur- sa mga nagpapatakbo ng power at ang FPHC dahil sa patuloy back ng ilang pagkakautang sa Meralco building in Ortigas rently focused on a number of plants sa Leyte at sa steamfield na pagbagsak ng halaga ng piso diskwentong 40%. (CPS) BWL silences ‘Gastos Gang’ The Grove by Rockwell presents chic model unit The Gastos Gang ROCKWELL Land Corp. She added that Lopez c o m m i s - recently terrorized has unveiled the model unit Group employees automati- sioned to do MRT commuters with their chant of its first residential project cally get a 5% discount when the interiors Pag-ibayuhin ang ‘business excellence’ of “Sige, gastos. outside Rockwell Center, The they purchase a unit in the of the actual By Carla Paras-Sison Gastos lang nang Grove by Rockwell. new development. project, de- “Our preoccupation with and basic human needs, mga pangan- platform upon which to aspire for malicious gossip announcing our The three model units The Grove by Rockwell’s signed the commitment to business excel- gailangang hindi nawawala kesyo greater success and relevance in the demise. Well, we’ll have to disap- gastos.” Young girls, able-bodied display three different “mod- six V-shaped towers offer unit. SINABI ni Lopez Group chairman lence have, in more ways than we mabuti man o masama ang eko- years ahead.” point them yet once again. We are ern chic” units that the new one- to three-bedroom flats, The sec- can imagine, prepared us to meet nomiya. Pinaalala rin ng chairman sa not ready to lie down and play dead men, child-toting Oscar M. Lopez (OML) sa mga se- parents suffered residential development will three-bedroom lofts, two- ond model and overcome the threats to our “If we concentrate on achieving mga executives na merong mga na- just yet,” sabi ni OML. nior executives na nagtipon para sa the humiliating offer. bedroom Z-lofts and four- to showcase businesses. Between now and the excellence in the way we manage ninirang-puri sa Lopez Group na Samantala, sa kanyang clos- five-year strategic planning at annual shouts of the gang, “Visitors will be impressed bedroom garden units. a two-bed- budget conference noong Nobyembre end of the year, let us concentrate and operate our businesses, if we lalong pinapahirap ang pamama- ing remarks, tinawag ni Meralco who symbolize with the floor plan and inte- Rockwell also impressed room Z-Loft 20 na magiging mapang-hamon ang on completing all the things we concentrate on providing the best hala sa mga kumpanya sa ilalim ng chairman Manuel M. Lopez na the gastos of using metered cellphone calls. Luckily, a savior came to the rior finishes and will surely the market with The Grove’s is being remodeled by designer dor of properties near Ortigas darating na 2009 kaya kailangang need to complete in order to en- service possible to our customers, grupo. Kaya kailangang pagtibayin “crisis too valuable to waste” ang rescue: the Bayan agent whose bayanWIRELESS landline offers unlim- be excited to see more,” said one-bedroom with den at the Butch Valdez, and will open Avenue, with its first two tow- pag-ibayuhin ang business excel- sure that our businesses are safe and if we are prudent in the way ang kalooban at ang pagsisinop ng nakaraang walong buwan para ited talking for as low as P17 a day. The innovative device eliminates the Rockwell Land assistant South Court of Power Plant its doors in December 2008. ers ready for turnover by 2012. lence initiatives sa lahat ng kumpa- from any immediate threat,” wika we manage our finances, then I kabuhayan. kumpanya na muntik ng mawala worry of gastos by offering the mobility of a cellphone and the unlimited marketing manager Vienn Mall. Alice Erfe of Erfe and The Grove by Rockwell is Visit The Grove model unit nya. Hindi raw suwerte lamang na ni OML. am confident that we will emerge “We have detractors who cannot sa pamamahala ng grupo (Basahin calling advantage of a landline at an affordable price. (Freyja Santos) Tionglico. Associates, who was also set to rise along the C5 corri- at the Power Plant Mall. nakaraos ang 2008 na nasa maayos Ayon sa kanya, ang mga ne- from 2009 not just having met our wait to celebrate our demise and ang bahagi ng kanyang pahayag sa na kalagayan ang grupo. gosyo ng grupo ay tumutugon sa expectations, but having created a who have gone so far as to spread pahina 6). Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.benpres-holdings.com/disclose.asp! 4 5 L Dec. '08-Jan. '09 L Dec. '08-Jan. '09 couch potato Christmas greetings A tting Mark the ABS-CBN rules Star Awards nale to a season by ABS-CBN shows and stars Actress for “Maalaala Mo Kaya”’s (Best Gag Show); Cristy Fer- Win something The Good News of Christmas dominated the 22nd Star Pilat episode. Joshua Dionisio min and Ruffa Gutierrez (Best reinforcing I AM sure many of us For us in the Lopez Group, our lives are fur- breathtaking Awards for Television 2008 at brought home the counterpart Female Showbiz-Oriented Talk big from treats are just raring to fast ther complicated by the political order. While our true the SMX Convention Center, award for “Maalaala Mo Kaya”’s Show Host, tie); Boy Abunda year ABS-CBN forward to the Christ- this, at least, is nothing new to us, we now know raking in 22 of the 55 Star Sako episode. Kim Atienza won (Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Story of love and mas holiday season to that history does repeat itself and we seem fated SA aking mga Kapamilya, character Awards categories. the Best Educational Program Talk Show Host and Best Ce- Interactive! quickly forget a most to endure the tough struggles of the past over For all of us who expe- hope in ‘Eva Fonda’ e Best Male Newscaster Host for “Matanglawin” and the lebrity Talk Show Host); “ e AS we enjoy the trying year. Over the again. And because we have been through this rienced and who know what we went through this award went to Julius Babao latter was named Best Educa- Buzz” (Best Showbiz-Oriented ABS-CBN Interactive festive season and past several months, before, we understand what it takes to resist, to year, perhaps the end of the year could not be too After losing her father at an for “TV Patrol World,” which tional Program. Talk Show); Edu Manzano launches an omnibus text look forward to the New Year, let us reflect the world has been survive and to reemerge triumphant. soon. Each year seems to bring to us in the Lopez early age, Eva (Cristine also copped the Best News Other ABS-CBN (Best Game Show Host); “Pil- promo among selected pre- on our accomplishments in 2008 and set our shaken by a global economic upheaval that many If there are any lessons to be learned from the Group fresh challenges which we could only some- Reyes) and her mother Program plum. Korina San- awardees: Valerie ipinas, Game KNB” (Best mium services. is promo goals for 2009 built on the strength that observers say had been the worst since the last passing year, it is the need to be vigilant. Astute times describe as unique to our group, and most Edeng (Sylvia Sanchez) chez took home the bacon as C onc e p c ion Game Show); “Boy and gives texters the chance to comes from renewed hope, renewed vision Great Depression. What began as a problem of risk management in all areas of our operations especially to Meralco. However, looking back, have been working hard Best Magazine Show Host for (Best Female Kris” (Best Celebrity win something big (P10,000 and renewed faith. subprime mortgages turning sour has metamor- is key to survival in a world of economic and we seem to thrive on them. Not that we welcome to make ends meet. is is “Rated K”; her program won TV Host); Talk Show); Robi Do- cash daily), something wild e year 2008 has been one of great phosed to a major crisis in the world’s financial political booby traps. e tough economic en- them, but we rise up to each of these occasions thus no easy task for Eva who the Best Magazine Show, while “Wowowee” mingo (Best New Male (trips for two to Batanes, achievement, sustained progress and re- system. e breakdown in personal responsibil- vironment makes our excellence programs more far, with dignity and with courage, that prepare us also dreams of someday “Y-Speak” got the Best Public (Best Vari- TV Personality); Patri- Boracay or Singapore, air- markable challenge for us. As we review ity among bankers, government regulation and essential now for our continued success in these better for what the coming year may yet bring. settling down with Joel Affairs Program award. ety Show, cia Gayod (Best New fare and accommodations the year past, let us count our blessings but financial ethics resulted in a global loss of trust times of extreme challenges. Teamwork and liv- e Christmas season gives a very welcome (Jason Abalos). Eva’s e Best Drama Anthol- shared with Female TV Personal- included weekly) or Shan- be mindful that there are still many in our and confidence that is now at the root of the ing the principles of the Lopez Way will assure respite and a fitting finale to a breathtaking year, life takes a turn for the ogy award went to “Maalaala Mo “Eat Bula- ity); and Katherine de gri-La Hotel gift certificates midst who need our help. Let us continue to continuing threats to economies everywhere. that we will not only survive the difficulties of most especially this time. ough in Meralco, our Cristine Reyes worse when Val (Baron Kaya” and “Lobo” won the Best ga”); “Goin’ Castro, Uma Khouny, (worth P18,000 weekly) and do what we can to extend that help to them. All of a sudden, the problems of the finan- the coming year but keep us on top of our game. service to all our customers never stops, our Lord Geisler) shatters her Primetime TV Series while Piolo Bu lilit ” Franzen Fajardo, Kian something loaded (P1 mil- After all, the true meaning of the season is cial sector are causing otherwise viable busi- For now, however, it is time for spiritual and Jesus Christ’s birth is an occasion to revere and at dreams. In her efforts to Pascual won Best Drama Actor Kazemi and Jayson lion cash) in the grand draw! one of caring, sharing, peace and goodwill nesses in the real economy to skid in a sea of physical renewal. We should take the opportu- the same time enjoy. Bumaha man o bumagyo, sa claim justice, she is forced to commit a crime and is for “Lobo.” Angel Locsin bagged Gainza (Best Travel Text KRINGLE to toward all. doubt. Governments are at a loss on how to nity offered by the Christmas holidays to reener- katahimikan o sa putukan, our people see to it that sent to jail. “Eva Fonda” mirrors the plight of society the Best Single Performance by an Angel Locsin Show Hosts). 2366 for a list of services in- e year 2009 may be difficult, but with today. It sends a message that one can surmount all cluded in the promo. Each address the situation as remedy after remedy gize ourselves by strengthening our bonds with when you turn on that switch, you will have your our collective hard work and unfailing be- the challenges that life brings as long as hope and text costs P2.50. To qualify failed to calm very nervous markets. I don’t our families and with all who are important in light. Christmas is a season of lights. Jesus Christ lief in the future, we will overcome. Tough pure love exist. Catch “Eva Fonda” weekdays after “I for the promo, register once think anybody really understands the full our lives. ey are after all, the reason we do what brings light to the world—happiness and even times provide an opportune occasion to Love Betty La Fea” on ABS-CBN! Governor Vi, certified ‘Kapamilya’ for free by texting KRIN- dimension of what is going on yet, and, as a we do to assure their future in a turbulent world. delight, contentment and even satisfaction, peace display our value system. is remains the ISANG homecoming ang smiles si Gov. Vi dahil nagmis- Nabanggit ni Gov. Vilma GLE REG
PHOTO: MIKE ALCID Sexual de Linneo published in 1845. e 12 Ateneo Graduate School of Business; and ACE Academy at 426-3140 or 426-3146. Visit the Binhi fuses EDC’s success endangered species. the forest’s protection zone. e exhibit, which runs until the politics of the writers. It features selected April 4, 2009, is part of the an- illustrations from the first Tagalog novel of botanical plates measuring 13 1/4 inches by president Danny Antonio during the launching of author’s personal website at www.edmorato. in community-based forest e tree for life compo- e launch will be graced Zero In consortium members (l-r): Lopez Museum nual project Zero In undertaken by a consortium 18 inches are perfect artworks for the home or ‘Trilogy.’ com. management with First Gen’s nent aims to establish protec- by EDC’s program partners: curatorial consultants Claro Ramirez and Eileen Le- Regalado Madaling Araw (1909), Reyes’ first the office. ey can only be bought from the sustainable energy business tion forests through assisted Quezon City Mayor Sonny gaspi-Ramirez; Maricel Montero (Museo Pambata), of private museums composed of Ateneo Art Tagalog novel Parusa ng Diyos (1911), Osias’ Lopez Memorial Museum (P3,100). Academy cooks up school on wheels and the Lopez Group’s “en- natural regeneration (ANR) Belmonte, the League of Meah See (Bahay Tsinoy); Lopez Museum director Gallery, Ayala Museum, Bahay Tsinoy, Lopez Philippine Readers (1924) and Santos’ comic Memorial Museum and Museo Pambata. Among the other items that you can buy Bayan Academy’s Entrep Bus is now travelling around Gina vironmentalism in Philippine or “rainforestation” farming. Provinces, League of Cit- Mercedes Lopez-Vargas; artists Rica Concepcion and strip Ganito Pala sa Maynila (1920-24). exclusively from the Lopez Memorial Mu- Metro Manila and nearby provinces to teach Filipinos Lopez business” philosophy. EDC will target to bridge the ies, Climate Change Panel, Kiri Dalena; Museo Pambata director Nina Yuson; e exhibit also features recent works by seum is a handy four-by-six-inch notebook basic culinary and entrepreneurial skills through the shows In essence, Binhi is the forest gaps between moun- WWF and Conservation Yolly Arambulo (Ateneo Art Gallery); Rinnah Sevilla Ikoy Ricio who created sculptures and paint- (P150) designed by artist Eric Ambata. Kaalaman sa Kusina Karavan program. A container off the source of significant change tain systems in order to avoid International, among others. (Ayala Museum); Ricky Francisco (Lopez Museum); ings basd on Amorsolo’s illustrations for Osias’ Inspired by prints from the library collec- van from Ai-Hu Foundation was converted into a fully Entrep Joseph de Vera (Museo Pambata); and Ditas Samson Philippine Readers (1924). He brought to life Bus (Ayala Museum). Amorsolo’s characters from the story e Little tion’s Flora de Filipinas and the 18th-century equipped kitchen, with cooking classes to be provided by OML is 5th ‘Eminent Person’ Chairman Oscar (back- Langlume print the academy’s in-house chefs and instructors. e Entrep Boy’s Dream with Soap Parade, Coat Sprint, ground) M. Lopez was recognized by the Forum for Family Planning ARTISTS and art enthusiasts gathered on the “Costumes des Bus program also provides a commercial cooking and Towel Stun and Towel Crawl among others. mobile Development as the fifth ‘Eminent Person.’ His steadfast advo- opening night of Lopez Memorial Museum’s Malais de l’ile de service course as well as a micro-financing program. e exhibit which will run until April 4, kitchen/ cacy of and being the first to introduce a family health program Keeping the Faith: Acts of Mediation to cel- Luzon,” it depicts For inquiries about Entrep Bus’ course offerings and 2009 is part of the Amorsolo Retrospective class- in the workplace which has become a model for other businesses, ebrate the museum’s support for contemporary a fantasy garden schedule, call 927-3065 or 410-3453 or email bayanacad- Project which aims to take another look at room. were commended by the recognizing body. He joins the League art. scene with fairies [email protected]. (Diane Año) the country’s first National Artist, Fernando of Eminent Persons, which includes former President Fidel V. Featured contemporary artist Kiri Dalena, Amorsolo, through a multi-venue exhibition dressed in tradi- Ramos, former Prime Minister Cesar Virata and SGV founder filmmakers Egay Navarro and Rica Concep- of his finest works. tional Filipino Bayan’s CusCare aims to raise P100K for GK Washington Sycip. e conferment ceremony was organized by cion, and sculptor Agnes Arellano showed garb. Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) on Dec. 8, 2008 at the their works alongside masterpieces of 19th Gift ideas from the Lopez Another Flora THIS year, as part of its annual outreach pro- is the group did by using Bayan’s patented Meralco Lighthouse. (V. Suquila) century masters Juan Luna and Felix Resur- de Filipina-in- gram, Bayan’s Customer Care division will be kakaiba way. ey assembled the best voices from reccion Hidalgo, National Artists Vicente Memorial Museum spired product is building houses in partnership with Gawad CusCare and serenaded the other divisions of CSR CALENDAR Manansala, J Elizalde Navarro, Benedicto Continuing its tradition of promoting Phil- the floral gift-tag set (P100) designed by Ricky Kalinga (GK). To make this happen, CusCare, Bayan with Christmas carols. e two-day activ- BK river rehab drive Commercial Cooking & Life Culinary Cabrera, and artists such as Jose Tence Ruiz ippine arts and letters, the Lopez Memorial Francisco. Four designs make up each set, with with this year’s outreach torchbearer, CC Sup- ity was able to raise P85,000. Although the group Training and Danilo Dalena. Museum includes collectible two tags for each design. e gift port Department, needed to raise a substantial is aiming to collect at least P100,000, they are gets addt’l funding With chef Jim Tecson Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008 @Bayan Academy, 2/F Kiri Dalena’s installation, “Barricade, books and quality reproduc- tags are packaged in a specially amount to fund the project. confident that this will be met. book of slogans, erased slogans, and isolation PHOTOS: MIKE ALCID designed, marbled paper box. GOLDILOCKS is the newest donor to Cinderella Bldg., EDSA, Quezon City; Fee: tion prints from its collection On December 12 and 13, more than a hun- room,” referenced images from the Lopez e Lopez Memorial Muse- ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI)-Bantay P1,000/day/pax; Contact KC Villanueva @ (Top) ‘Barricade, book of slogans, erased slogans and among its all-occasion gift dred hands from CusCare and other divisions library archive of materials from the martial um is at the ground floor, Benpres Kalikasan’s Pasig River Rehabilitation Proj- 920-5203, [email protected] isolation room’ by Kiri Dalena; (above) ‘Angel of suggestions. will make the dreams of several families a Shower of Millions law period. e show also presents Navarro Death and Bronze Bullets’ by Agnes Arellano Building, Exchange Road corner ect, adopting five Clean River Zones (CRZs) Charity bingo for the e collectible books on reality as they build homes in Brgy. Baesa, and Concepcion’s documentary on the late Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. in Manila, Mandaluyong and Quezon City in benefit of Bantay Bata 163 Philippine art and art history Quezon City. Baguio artist Roberto Villanueva in Japan as Artists’ Talk with Dalena, Arellano and Museum days and hours 8 a.m.-5 November. Dec. 28, 2008, 2:30-7 p.m. @World Trade are: Inscapes: e Art of Agnes Building a home would surely bring back well as Arellano’s “Angel of Death and Bronze Navarro p.m., daily, except Sundays and CRZs are communities near the tributar- Center , Roxas Blvd., Pasay City; Contact Arellano by art critic and histo- the hope of the homeless, the poor. Bayan Bullets.” e talk with contemporary artists is rian Alice Guillermo (P2,800); holidays. For more information and CusCare share their hope for a better ies streaming through the 27-kilometer Pasig Freda @ 411-0856/929-0967 Each P3,000 ticket entitles players to 10 games, Curated by the husband-and-wife team of scheduled on January 17, 2008 from 2-4 pm. e Power and the Glory: e call 631-2417 or email admin@ Bayan CusCare division head elma de Leon (extreme life. is is the best gift that one can of- River that undertake waste management and with a chance to win P1 million per game! Claro Ramirez and Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez, Fee is P120 per person. Story of the Manila Chronicle lopez-museum.org. right) joins the carolers to solicit funds for the group’s an- fer. Now, this truly makes our Christmas rehabilitation initiatives. Goldilocks has allot- nual outreach program. kakaiba! ted P1.8 million for each of its adopted CRZs. AFI managing director Gina Lopez Boost to family health THE ‘LOPEZLINK’... of Asia in Pasay City, its biggest Benpres president Angel Ong group’s support for the acad- net income remains steady. Ben- stressed the importance of cleaning the Pasig from page 5 to date. and FPHC president Elpidio emy. pres, First Gen and FPHC also River by connecting it to the origin of the NINE companies participating in the Family SkyCable introduces high Ibañez assert that the group— Lopez Group executives ex- report increased total revenues. ETV receives Award of Excellence term “Tagalog,” which means “taga-ilog.” She Planning (FP) in the Workplace Program re- ABS-CBN wins the TV definition TV, while ABS- and the country—will be able change ideas on business excel- Metro Pacific Investments THE Educational Television awardees at the 7th Asian pointed out that Filipinos were originally de- ceived something to boost their immunity: vac- Station of the Year award in CBN makes broadcasting his- to bounce back in the wake of lence and CSR in the In Sync: Corp. completes the purchase campaign of the E-Media Forum on Corporate Social pending their life on the river. cines. e Department of Health gave free vac- the Rotary Club of Manila’s tory by pioneering the shift to the financial crisis plaguing Living Excellence and Social of First Philippine Infrastruc- Program of ABS-CBN Foun- Responsibility at the Grand “ is is rooted in our history. e river is cines for tetanus toxoid (for adults) and Hepatitis 2007 Journalism Awards, while tapeless TV production. parts of the world. Responsibility the Lopez Way ture Inc.—the parent company dation Inc. (AFI) was honored Copthorne Waterfront Hotel connected to our identity as people. Cleansing B (for babies) to ABS-CBN Corp., ABS-CBN DZMM is proclaimed Radio Knowledge Channel Foun- GSIS bails out of Meralco, conference. of MNTC and TMC—in mid- with an Excellence Award for in Singapore. the river means cleansing our consciousness,” Foundation Inc., Bayan Telecommunications Station of the Year. dation Inc. president Rina Lo- selling its 27% stake in the com- NOVEMBER November. Support and Improvement of e Asian CSR Awards is she asserted. Inc., First Sumiden Circuits Inc., First Balfour e Wellness team launches pez-Bautista accepts a Lasallian pany to San Miguel Corp. First Gas and First Gen secure e HR Council holds its Education during the Asian Asia’s premier awards program AFI-Bantay Kalikasan, in partnership with Inc., Meralco, SkyCable Inc., Rockwell Land the “80 Days to Wellness” chal- Achievement Award from the Benpres undergoes the ini- a $544-million senior secured annual summit, themed “Har- CSR Awards in Singapore. on corporate social responsi- the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission, Inc. and Tollways Management Corp. lenge. Wellness team chief Ra- De La Salle Alumni Associa- tial step in Investors in People term loan from eight interna- nessing People’s Power and Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, bility. is year, it attracted committed to establish CRZs to contribute to e family health management teams of these fael M. Alunan takes on anoth- tion for her work in distance (IiP) certification as part of its tional banks: Bank of Tokyo Passion in Tough Times” at the United Nations undersecre- 170 entries representing 120 the overall goal of the Pasig River Rehabilita- companies will be in charge of administering the er post as executive director of learning. thrust to raise its people man- Mitsubishi, Calyon, KfW- Rockwell Tent. tary general and executive companies from 15 countries. E-Media program director Zen tion Project. e undertaking aims to revive vaccines to their employees. e FP program has Lopez Group Foundation Inc. Employees taking part in a agement practices to global IPEX Bank, ING, Unicredit, Rockwell Land Corp.’s secretary of the Economic Five companies from India, Dimalanta (right) receives ETV’s the river’s waters to Class C. Class C waters been ongoing since 2006, coordinated by the Lo- (LGFI). reader satisfaction survey cite standards. Maybank, Societe Generale and Team 2 romps away with the SEPTEMBER and Social Commission for Philippines and Sri Lanka Excellence Award for Support and are fit for fishing, secondary recreation like pez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) with techni- LopezLink as “credible” and “up- OML becomes the first Standard Chartered Bank. top prize in the “80 Days to Asia, presented the awards to were recognized for their out- Improvement of Education from boating, water supply in manufacturing and cal assistance from the Private Sector Mobilization Asian Eye Institute (AEI) on dated,” with a “relatively good recipient of the PMA’s Distin- ABS-CBN posts a strong fi- Wellness” contest. e compa- five winners and 10 excellence standing CSR initiatives. Dr. Heyzer. processes after treatment. (Ana Terrese Junio) for Family Health (PRISM). (Vanessa Suquila) its 7th anniversary opens a level of awareness” at 62%. guished Citizen Award in ac- nancial performance in the third ny’s Team 1 takes second place, satellite clinic at the SM Mall OCTOBER Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! For your comments and suggestions, please text 02-382-0139 (Bayan Wireless Landline). knowledgement of his and the quarter of 2007, while Meralco’s while Philec finishes third. 12 13 L Dec. '08-Jan. '09 LIFELONG WELLNESS L Dec. '08-Jan. '09 Everest team Say good-bye to your holiday Rockwell’s Team 2 is leanest and meanest! you would continue or start exercising to burn all the BESTING 27 10-member teams of weight watchers from excess fats that you have accu- Connie Lopez and Rina Lopez- more than 20 companies, Rockwell’s Team 2, led by Boy mulated during these parties. lemma Bautista with daughter Margarita Granados, took first place in the “80 Days to Wellness” diet di ‘80 Days to Wellness’ program manager Galo But instead of going to the challenge. e members lost a combined total of over 200 those who are so you would not feel fam- something there that would for alcoholic beverages, a glass gym, why not try something Garde, Raffy Alunan, OML, Jenny pounds and over 60 inches of waistline. on a diet, there ished. not blow your diet. of good wine or champagne is new with your family and Panganiban, Doris Nuval Rockwell’s Team 1 led by Rockwell Land Corp. presi- are still ways Decide ahead of time how For lunches, stay away from enough for one party. After a friends? Get outside and be • • dent Nestor Padilla came in second place after burning off by which we many cookies you’re go- anything creamy, crispy or glass, you should go for mineral active. Since this is a vacation, more than 250 pounds and over 50 inches of waistline. can enjoy eat- ing to have. Make up for fried. If you’re eating at a water for the rest of the party. you can do different activi- e winners were announced at the Health and Wellness ing but don’t have to the extra calories through restaurant, order your sauces For buffets, go straight for ties such as badminton, wall Fair, thus giving the winners the feel of being hometown CHRIST- worry about how much it’s the rest of the day—eat an on the side and ask for a box the seafood. If you are not into climbing, or even ice skating champions. MAS is a time of joy and going to add to our weight. open-face sandwich with before your meal begins. Put seafood, then have the cooked at the mall. You will not only Lito Banaag and Marvi “ is is already nepotism,” OML joked. celebration. And with celebra- SparkPeople.com offers tips only one piece of bread and half of the meal into the box food. Skip carbohydrates and lose weight, you will also have Marcelino In third place was Philec, led by Bobby Chan, whose tion comes plenty of food that that could also be applicable have some salsa on your before you start eating. at go for lean protein. Remove more time to bond with your Meralco representatives team members shed more than 150 pounds and over 50 will surely find us eating more to Filipinos: baked potato instead of sour way, you can still be part of the skin from the chicken family and friends. South Sales manager inches of girth. than what we should. If you are attending cream and butter. the “clean plate club” with- or duck and eat breast meat, With the holiday rush, HR Council chief Cedie Eusebio Gonzales and “We had to watch our diet by eating in portions and we Although Christmas rep- Christmas parties, Make your own healthful out overdoing it. which is lowest in fat. it’s really important that we News gathering chief Vargas and Wellness • Pasay Process Support regularly exercised,” Padilla said. “When the team appeared resents serious temptation Make sure you grab a quick foods to bring to the party. Meanwhile, Janice Wee Aside from monitoring continue to be well and to stay Charrie Villa who lost 101/201/301 program • Staff Ariel de Castro to be wavering, I had everyone in the company also watch for most of us, especially for snack before the party starts At least you’ll know there is of Ezinearticles.com says that what you eat, it’s also best if well. 85 pounds and still First Philec’s manager Beth Canlas their weight so the team wouldn’t feel alone.” Happy holidays from the going. Art de Guia Team 2 won a three-day, two-night trip to Coron Island Pillows Lifelong Wellness team! ABS-CBN’s Monchet Olives in Palawan, while Team 1 won a trip to Boracay. e Philec Sleep with one pillow, and team won a trip to Panglao Island in Bohol. make sure it is not too thick. sports & wellness Health mistakes “Subject to liquidation,” quipped Lopez Lifelong Well- If your pillow gets lumpy, ness chief and Lopez Group Foundation Inc. executive discard it and go for a new calendar director Rafael M. Alunan III. one. Get a thin pillow if you to watch out for PSE Bull Run 2009: e employees answered a resounding “yes” when asked sleep on your stomach, and ‘Takbo Para sa Eko- Wellness duo commu- by Galo Garde at the Rockwell ceremony if they would like Eating out often Eat a heavy breakfast. You will something a little thicker if YOU’LL be surprised how to one side. As an alterna- nomiya’ nications coordinator a sequel to “80 Days to Wellness” next year. Garde, presi- simplest things we do in the tive, you could also consider ere are oils that are then be busy through the day, you sleep on your back, to Darlene Lamis and 10K, 5K and 3K Louie Martin (far right) with wife Walk the Talk dent of First Philippine Industrial Corp., is also program course of a day may build crossing your legs loosely at high in cholesterol, and oils and the calories will get ex- give your neck adequate sup- Children’s booth 1st Lopez Health and Jan. 18, 2009, 6 a.m.@ e Jill, dance instructor Junjun Garcia program manager manager of the “80 Days” challenge.
pended quickly. If you are try- port. PHOTOS:MANDY NAVASERO, CG URIARTE up and cause damage to our the ankles. that cause little harm and are Fort Bonifacio, Taguig and daughter Ann Jillian. Wellness Fair project Also taking part in the contest were ABS-CBN Broadcast- Not changing our tooth- ing to diet, eat a light dinner. Not exercising manager Jig Blanco-Yan Rico de Manzana bodies several years down the better for your heart. How- is is the Philippine ing Corp., Adtel Inc., AEI, Bayan, Benpres Holdings Corp., brush Sleeping on a soft bed Don’t wait for a heart road. ever, no matter how light the Stock Exchange Inc.’s Energy Development Corp., Eugenio Lopez Foundation, First Crossing our legs Although a mattress on attack to strike before you Replace your toothbrush oil is, it is never a good idea annual running event that Balfour Inc., First Electrodynamics Corp., First Gen Corp., springs is soft and lovely to decide to opt for a lifestyle 1st Health and Wellness Fair Sitting this way cuts often. Damaged bristles can to eat too much of it. Avoid aims to promote the role First Philec Solar Corp., First Philippine Holdings Corp., sink into, it’s bad for your change. Make the change down circulation to your harm the enamel, and don’t fried foods. Limit outdoor of the Philippine stock First Philippine Industrial Corp., First Philippine Industrial back. If you already have an now. Half an hour of brisk legs; uncross your legs ev- massage your gums well. eating unless you know that market. Cash prizes are Park, First Philippine Realty Corp., First Sumiden Circuits old bed with springs, get a walking three to four times ery time you realize you Imagine brushing your teeth you’re getting served light at stake for the 10K, 5K Inc., Griffin Sierra Travel, Lopez Inc., Meralco, and Meralco have one knee on top of the twice a day only to find out and healthful food. thick wooden plank put over a week will make a world of Lopez Group proves Skipping breakfast and 3K events for both Management and Leadership Development Center. (N. Sison) other. e best way to sit is that you’re damaging your the springs, and place the difference. You could then male and female divisions. to place both legs together enamel every time you clean When you wake up in the mattress on the plank. Simi- increase this to 40 minutes, ere is also a fun run on the floor, balancing your your teeth. Also, use a brush morning it’s been around 10- larly, if your mattress is old four times a week—and you’re category with no entry weight equally. If you feel with soft bristles unless your 12 hours since your last meal. and lumpy, throw it out and all set. If you haven’t exercised fee. Registration period staying fit is fun like changing position, sim- dentist has advised other- Your body needs food now, get a new one. e same rule for a week, you’re making a ends on Jan. 16, 2009. ply move both legs together wise. more than at any other time. applies to sofas. mistake. By Norman Sison six-kilometer Walk the Talk Free health checks also had fun learning some around the vicinity of Rock- Visitors formed lines at a ballroom dancing. WITH all the balloons and well Center. booth showcasing massage Impact festive music, you would Fit and sound chairs from Isukoshi. Asian One mother was surprised have mistaken the Lopez “ ere is nothing like Eye Institute (AEI), Health at the impact the fair had on MNTC rules LLW bowling tourney 1st prize-Rockwell Land Team 2 Group’s first Health and starting a morning with a Alert, MedCentral, Medical her children. “… ey listened THE team from Manila North the men’s high Wellness Fair at Rockwell good sweat. is has become City, Roche Pharma, Phar- to the speakers, went around Tollways Corp. (MNTC), some series award, Tent for an early Christmas routine for me, among other manex and Prime Labora- for free diagnostics and tried of whose members were part of the while Rowena shopping bazaar instead of techniques, to keep me fit and tory gave free health checks. the chair massage,” Jo Fernan- group that copped the top plum Clemente of a festival promoting health sound to deal with the rigors Technogym was also a crowd dez of Metrobank wrote to the in last year’s PICPA tournament, EDC topped and fitness. of life in the corporate world,” drawer with its equipment fair’s project manager, Jig Blan- bested a field of 14 strong teams the women’s at’s because the whole OML shared. designed to improve body co-Yan of First Philec. “… ey from different Lopez Group com- division. Cables idea was to show that staying “Wellness is a discipline flexibility. are conscious about what they panies to pull off another victory, and James Men- fit could also be fun. that becomes all the more Also big hits were yogurt are eating because the machine this time in the first Lopez Lifelong doza of FPIC “I ensure you that this important in these times of and ice cream from Buck- that counted their antioxidants economic turmoil and un- ett & Berries, and Walter Wellness Bowling Tournament. were the twin will not only be a good at the fair said they don’t eat 2nd prize-Rockwell Land Team 1 MNTC accumulated a total of winners of the learning experience but also certainty. Although it is not Bread. Children had a great enough fruits and vegetables.” 38,383 pinfalls, equivalent to 80 high game award, men’s division, Meralco and Clemente rounding a fun activity for the entire a panacea, keeping sane and time drawing away at Faber “ e exhibitors are very points, to dominate the contest while Sisperez, Clemente and TMC’s out the winners’ circle in the men’s family as well,” Lopez Group staying out of hospitals will Castel’s corner. At another happy and are already signing by the end of almost two weeks of Ellen Ramos ended up in a three-way and women’s division, respectively. chairman Oscar M. Lopez somewhat assure peace of corner was a gallery of photos up for next year’s fair,” Yan play on Nov. 28. Meralco was first tie in the women’s division. e other participating compa- (OML) said in his welcome mind and spirit, or a level of of the Philippines’ Mount disclosed. “ ere have also runner-up with 37,684 pinfalls (80 Cables extended his individual nies were Tollways Management message. equanimity, to see us through Everest team, complete with been inquiries for long-term points), followed by FPIC with dominance to the masters event by Corp., Energy Development Corp., e November 15-16 difficult times.” the survival suits and gear partnership with the Lifelong 37,133 pinfalls (80 points). notching 1,297 pinfalls. His fe- ABS-CBN, Philec, First Gen, First event was in line with Over 50 pharmaceutical used by the team. Wellness team.” Meanwhile, TMC’s Boy Cables male counterpart, Ramos of TMC, Philippine Holdings Corp., Lopez OML’s efforts to promote companies, hospitals, clinics, Visitors flocked to a lec- With participants already and Amielyn Sisperez, also of TMC, recorded 1,279 pinfalls. Meralco’s Inc./Benpres, Rockwell Land Corp., fitness throughout the Lo- diagnostic centers, health and ture on first aid and safety, lining up for next year, expect took home the high average awards. Mon Fernando and Sisperez were FPMTC, First Philec and Fedcor. pez Group aimed at boosting fitness clubs, food and nutri- while a demonstration on the Health and Wellness Fair 3rd prize-Philec Normand Sanchez of ABS-CBN the male and female first run- Congratulations and thanks to all (Clockwise from left) Champion team MNTC; 1st runner-up Meralco with Wellness Team employee productivity. e tion companies participated self-defense was a standing to become a huge annual and Angel Carbo of MNTC tied for ners-up, with Francis Figueroa of the winners and participants! members Jig Yan and Galo Garde (1st and 2nd from left); and 2nd runner-up FPIC. festivities kicked off with a in the fair. room-only event. Fairgoers company event! 14 15 L Dec. '08-Jan. '09 L Dec. '08-Jan. '09
Your shopping woes end here! Be in ‘Kapamilya’ style this Sudoku IT’S Christmas! Before we break up for the Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng year, please take the time to enjoy LopezLink’s THERE is less than three You might also want to rush Sundays until Dec. 21 bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 final salvo for 2008. Aside from the latest news weeks to go before Christmas, to some bazaars still happening LKG Christmas Sale Bazaar hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, column at kahon. about our member companies and kapamilya, have you started your shopping around the metro and pick up a 2008 our traditional 16-page double issue packs yet? For those at a loss as to what gift or two. 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Lopez Museum will have more exciting and it says message tees are still of bazaars coming up, which World Trade Center, Pasay City at the ABS-CBN Store, the Studio Shop and at lead- e prudent use of our money is some- exhibits and lectures in the coming year. hot! Team Manila shirts make should put you on the fast track Dec. 5-16 ing department stores nationwide. Employees of Lopez thing we should look into in the next ooOoo great gifts for boys and girls, to completing your Christmas Village Christmas Bazaar ‘Super Inggo’ anime Group companies can avail of special discounts for bulk months especially as the ripple effects of the Please feature Judy Ann Santos’ new soap. I heard it will be shown regardless of age; they even list. Check out these other Village East Subdivision figure, P249.75 (top); orders. For inquiries, contact the ABS-CBN Licensing financial crisis finally reach our shores. As early next year. 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Kindly provide an update on how our “running ladies,” Rosan Cruz Food is always a welcome Dec. 6-7, 13-23, 27-28 Celebrity Place, Capitol Hills But the outlook for the group remains favorable, with the core and Jocelyn Saw, fared in their respective races. Do they have personal gift, especially if it’s as yummy Grand Bazaar ‘08 @ the Big Diliman, QC businesses of electricity distribution and broadcasting, among oth- blogs that we can check out? anks!—Charlene as Mary Grace’s goodies. is Tent Dec. 19-21 ers, expected to do well in 2009. Coupled with the hard work and Josaw and the Pinoy Ultra Runner team, which completed the former one-person operation is Isidora Hills, Holy Spirit Drive Yuletide Souk: e Big Red dedication that is second nature to Lopez Group employees and challenging 100-km Oxfam Trailwalker in Hong Kong in 31 hours famous for melt-in-your-mouth Don Antonio Common- Bazaar! kapamilya, we’re betting that the Year of the Ox won’t be that bad. 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Glad you like it! and adults alike, with kapamilya making it a point to drive by the ooOoo THE MMLDC Pavilion of- include hickory pork Answer to company’s headquarters in Ortigas to marvel at the breathtaking sight Why is First Gen already selling part of Red Vulcan which is a new The best November puzzle company, if I remember right.—Rai C. fers a new selection of grilled barbecue chops, inihaw which uses CFLs for energy efficiency. e display is on from Dec. 13 dishes under its Hot Off the na liempo, peppered T- to Dec. 24 and offers a one-of-a-kind tranvia ride for up to 16 pas- Response from Estela de la Paz, First Gen assistant vice president- Solution, tips and computer program available at www. Grill label. bone steak, peanut bar- sudoku.com sengers from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. So if you still haven’t been around, Corporate Communications: “Having a partner has always been part ese eight sizzling dishes becue chicken, boneless do drop by with the gang or with the kids soon! of First Gen’s plan when it bid for the acquisition of geothermal com- make the most of what grilled chicken inasal, teriyaki ooOoo pany PNOC-EDC through Red Vulcan last year. A strategic partner cooking has to offer, lavishly tuna belly, tanguingue Many thanks for all your support to Lifelong and its recent health will definitely further strengthen Red Vulcan and EDC, particularly in seasoned and marinated with steak, and caramelized griffin sierra fair. Best, Raffy EDC’s quest to become the world’s biggest geothermal company.” By Susan Ariola herbs, spices and sauces. squid. RECOMMENDS travel ooOoo If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about Each mouthwatering order Visit the MMLDC anks for the article featuring the products of our clients as we anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie THREE “brrr” months have already passed. gift is served with fresh soup and Pavilion for these filling at very reasonable prices! showcased during the In Sync event in Antipolo.—Ces Villanueva, through email DearRosie@benpres-hold- In a few more days, our Christmas bonuses all-you-can-eat rice. ey and delectable grilled meals (Peng Young) Bayan Foundation ings.com or send text to bayanWIRELESS will be released. People are already planning Keep us in the loop as you launch more worthy projects, we’ll landline number 02-3820139 (for Globe, add how to spend their money. 2963 + 02 +3820139). well’s Urban Bazaar: Holiday Series! Get always have space for them in LopezLink! What I have done these past 20 years was YOU JUST... the perfect gift for everybody and anybody. to keep and invest my Christmas bonuses. from page 16 Rockwell’s Urban Bazaar will be held at the Batanes Photo Safari Why? Simple—bonuses are extra income; If one feels like taking on “higher” pur- Whatever your pleasure, whether it’s a romp themselves and for their loved ones as well! Rockwell Tent on Dec. 12-14. whether they come or not, I survive by living I n suits, beat a path to majestic M. Kinabalu, in the rain forests, skimming the seas, master- Santa’s Wishing Station will be open until below my means. I do not need to spend every l i f e , the highest mountain on the island of Borneo ing the mountains or having it all on a silver Dec. 24. (elev. 13,435 feet). Following a 90-minute platter, KK is the way! Best gift for single centavo of my bonuses and every month there are two risks: risk of dy- ing too Rock- drive from the heart of KK, one may trek to For more info, call Jacqui of Griffin Sierra I have made it a point to allot at least 10% of soon (solution is protection) and risk of living well’s its summit, Low’s Peak, which is accessible my monthly income for my savings. too long (solution is investment and long-term Urban Travel Inc. at tel. no. 898-2451 or email sierra@ Christmas! KK is the way! without the use of mountaineering equip- info.com.ph for complete travel arrangements. Do we want to be an asset or a liability to healthcare). Kaiser Premium Health Builder Bazaar: our children when we get old? It is true that we provides a total solution to your healthcare, Holiday ment and can be relatively easily climbed. (Pauline Cala-or) worked our whole life raising them, but we are investment and protection needs. We can Series SHARING the island of Borneo (the world’s For experienced climbers, the massif’s granite not their responsibility when we get old. It is our compare it to a bank savings account. Saving third largest land mass) with Brunei and In- walls offer a more formidable challenge. D o n ’ t donesia, the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah’s Should you prefer hitting the islands, don’t Saba state mosque responsibility to take care of ourselves by buying for five years the amount of P16,005 and letting m i s s Baker’s Dozen our future through savings and investments. it grow for the next 10 years will yield the fol- capital, Kota Kinabalu—or KK—is a worthy miss Tunkul Abdul Rahman Islands Park located the last e goodies in Baker’s Dozen are the per- Progressive family lowing: Kaiser—P176,384; bank—P120,640. crown jewel to a nation blessed with fascinat- less than 20 minutes by boat from the city. Con- PHOTO: ROSAN CRUZ The best gift install- fect gifts for the season. e fair is held on ing biodiversity and varied scenery. sisting of five spectacular islands, it is an ideal In addition, Proverbs 13:11 says, “A good m e n t e difference is P55,784. Do you want to all weekends until December. Long, sandy beaches, paradise islands, destination for picnickers, nature lovers, adven- man leaves inheritance for his grandchildren.” o f New stores to visit Do we want our future generation to be better lose P55,784? virgin coral reefs and tropical rain forests are ture-seekers, water sports enthusiasts and divers. Rock- Enjoy a trip to newly renovated Kidz Sta- off? A progressive country starts with a pro- While there is nothing wrong with shar- all surprisingly close to the city. Within the Beyond natural thrills, Kota Kinabalu boasts tion and the Power Mac Center gressive family. ere’s a Filipino saying, “Pag ing the spirit of Christmas by merrymaking metropolis alone, one will make a pleasant dis- world-class urban pleasures, too. Hunt its urban LEARN photography in Batanes the located at the R3 Level. Treat ipinanganak kang mahirap, hindi mo kasalanan, and gift giving, let us remember that we can’t covery at the Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanc- jungles for bargains and amazing finds at any of Mandy Navasero way! Trips are on your kids this Christmas! With Pero pag namatay kang mahirap, kasalanan mo let social pressures affect proper personal fi- tuary, which forms part of the Kota Kinabalu five major shopping complexes. If If you feel the February 20-23, March 13-16 and 27- Kidz Station’s new look and new kasi wala kang ginawang paraan.” Each of us nance management or our faith. Wetland Centre. need to haggle, hop down to the Gaya Street Fair 30, and April 3-6, 2009. Package fee location come new and more is given the same 24 hours every day to create Besides, we are already recipients of the A natural home to thousands of local and held every Sunday morning. of P23,000 includes transportation, ac- exciting toys and gadgets for all abundance. e choice is ours to make. best gift we can ever have. e Bible made migratory birds, including herons, egrets, terns, Once you’ve finally been there and done all commodation, meals, lectures and tour- kids and kids at heart! e only way to do the above is through it clear in John 3:16: “For God so loved the bulbuls, robins, mynas, sandpipers and plovers, that, of course, there’s no overlooking Malay- ist guide. Book now to avail of discount! With exciting new stores, ac- passive income. But most of us dwell on active world that He gave His one and only Son, being enveloped by so much of nature’s beauty sia’s gustatory delights, where curry, seafood, In 2009, it will revert to its regular price tivities and promos, you’ll surely income, income that comes with great effort. that whoever believes in Him shall not perish is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to behold. chili, and sambal dishes are king! You’ll be of P25,000. never run out of things to do at To build passive income, there are three ways: but have eternal life.” An easy and refreshing walk, the park features more than fine at most dining places, as long as For more info, call 899-1767 or email the Power Plant Mall. For more interest income, rental income and royalty in- For more info about Kaiser Premium a 1.5 km, 45-minute boardwalk, which brings you check the government-imposed rating sys- [email protected]. Also, watch information, log on to power- come. 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By Sheila Quieta What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this Holiday Season
encing and the road he may take after his showbiz career. It’s also our annual body issue, our biggest yet! e list includes mod- els Akihiro Sato, Kelly Misa and Ornussa Cadness, actors Angelica Panganiban, Carla Humphries and Xian Lim, musician Marc Abaya and other personalities. Feast on our style spread featuring Hindy Weber Tan- e Rockoustic Heartthrob, Sharon Cuneta’s Up toco, Jun Escario, Ivarluski Aseron and Joey Close with Sharon Cuneta, Sam Concepcion’s I’ll Samson. Learn which luxury beauty prod- Find Your Heart, and Lovi Poe’s In Bloom. ucts to stock up on, find out which questions to ask before getting a tattoo, and how to Holiday cooking in ‘FOOD’ shine with gold-based looks. FOOD features Pampanga in its December 2008-January 2009 issue. Find out how special cember-January issue! What would it be like if Christmas treats from Noche Buena and even everyday food is in the one of them was your boyfriend? Girls who have province. Try the recipes featuring holiday been there tell all about the realities of dating ‘StarStudio’ cooking in time for the Christmas and New a celebrity. Plus, get a head start on next year’s StarStudio says Merry Christmas the best Year festivities. Travel to South Africa with a wardrobe with the guide on the trends for ’09, way it knows how—by giving readers the feature on the wine show in Cape Town. And and see what goes on inside an all-girls college best in entertainment news and features. to help with your shopping blues, there are sug- campus. Check out our glam cover photo featuring gestions for food gifts in “Presents Perfect.” A ‘Metro’ rst: Piolo as the “Christmas Belles”: Claudine Barretto, Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines Bea Alonzo, Kim Chiu, Angelica Panganiban, at leading bookstores and magazine stands nation- cover boy! Roxanne Guinoo, Shaina Magdayao, Maja ‘Chalk’ picks 50 hottest wide. Exclusive to Lopez Group employees within Metro presents its thickest issue ever, full of Salvador, Melissa Ricks, Megan Young and guys Metro Manila, use your office address and get a full features that will help you feel and look good. Kristine Hermosa. We also devoted a section to year subscription discount up to 50% off cover price. Piolo Pascual is on our cover, a Metro first. He some of this year’s most well-attended concerts: See who Chalk declared the hottest guy in the For inquiries, call ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. at talks about the rebirth he is currently experi- Sarah Geronimo’s e Next One, Sam Milby’s land for ’08—plus 49 other hotties—in the De- 455-9434.
ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS You just gotta love at Power Plant Mall!Christmas By Lisa Gomez about every décor you need to complete the Music at Rockwell,” a Christmas caroling Christmas feel in your homes! For those who competition featuring children from dif- EVERY year, Power Plant Mall brings a like everything shining and shimmering, ferent schools and organizations. Winners unique kind of Christmas experience. From Geuel Handicrafts offers unique Christmas of the competition can win cash prizes up its simple yet striking decors to musical decors with that signature glittery touch. to P50,000! Christmas raffle Santa Claus is in town! tunes and exciting holiday activities, one cannot help but feel the warm Christmas Two years ago, our raffle winners drove Santa Claus is coming to Power Plant spirit upon entering Power Plant Mall! home a luxury vehicle. Last year, they Mall! Make sure to be there on Dec. 6, 7, Polar Bears at Archaeology enjoyed personalized Power Plant Mall 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 to have your Polar bears, Siberian huskies and tigers shopping sprees. is year, shoppers will be picture taken with Santa Claus a n d welcome shoppers to the Archaeology sec- dazzled by a combination of these prizes! A get exciting goodies from him tion. e polar bears have been a signature Mercedes-Benz C180 will be given away as and his little helpers as well! Power Plant Mall display since 2007. is the grand prize. In addition to this, seven Santa’s Wishing Station year, it gets even better as the animals are lucky winners will receive a shopping spree Take your kids to Santa’s actually moving. Now you don’t with a total worth Wishing Station have to leave the mall for that of up to P1 mil- to make their Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo special Christmas photo op lion! C h r i s t m a s Musical Christ- Executive Editor Rosan Cruz with family and friends! wishes for Rustan’s and Geuel mas Contributing Editors Handicrafts at the R1 page 14 Carla Paras-Sison (Benpres) John Rojo (Bayan) Power Plant Mall Bridgeway invites everyone Maite Bueno (Meralco) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) Rustan’s at R1 Bridgeway to witness “I Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) offers Christmas candles, Angelo Macabuhay (FPHC) Vanessa Suquila (LGFI) wreaths, poinsettias and just Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing
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